8 bedroom detached house for sale

This magnificent Arts and Crafts family home is set within beautifully landscaped, south-westerly facing gardens and offers an exceptional blend of character, elegance and modern versatility. Extensively refurbished with great care, the property retains its original charm while providing thoughtfully designed spaces suited to contemporary family living and entertaining. A striking entrance hall, featuring a vaulted ceiling and galleried landing, creates an immediate sense of arrival. Throughout the home, exposed beams and period details reflect its architectural heritage, while the layout has been carefully reconfigured to enhance both flow and functionality. The principal reception rooms-including the drawing room, dining room, garden room with bar, reception hall and family snug-retain their individual character yet connect seamlessly, allowing for both intimate living and larger-scale entertaining. Each of these spaces opens directly onto an expansive terrace that runs along the rear of the house, creating a natural transition between indoor and outdoor living. At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed open-plan kitchen and family dining area, extending the full depth of the property and enjoying views over both the front and rear gardens. Designed for everyday living as well as entertaining, the kitchen features bespoke handcrafted cabinetry, elegant marble work surfaces, a gas range cooker, integrated ovens and a separate induction hob. A utility room and pantry are conveniently positioned nearby, while a boot room provides access to the front drive and connects the main house to the annexe. The annexe offers excellent flexibility, providing fully self-contained accommodation ideal for guests or extended family. It includes three bedrooms, a family bathroom, kitchen and a comfortable sitting room, along with a versatile leisure space currently arranged as a gym and indoor swimming pool. This area is complemented by a vaulted seating space with direct access to the terrace. A generous study overlooking the gardens also opens onto the terrace, creating an ideal environment for working from home. Additional practical features include a dedicated pet room and a separate dog shower. The gardens and grounds have been thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained, enhancing the overall setting of the house. Electric wrought iron gates open onto an in-and-out driveway, with a generous lawn framed by well-stocked borders and a central pathway leading to the entrance. To the rear, the gardens provide a high degree of privacy, with mature and semi-mature trees offering structure and year-round interest. An impressive elevated terrace spans the width of the house and extends across the pool house, creating a superb space for outdoor dining and relaxation. Further gated parking and access to the double garage are located discreetly behind the pool house. Additional Information: Materials used in construction: Brick There is an electric car charging point to the property The land has a tree preservaton order For further information on broadband and mobile coverage, please refer to the Ofcom Checker online Should a purchaser have an offer accepted on a property marketed by us, they will be required to complete an identification check in line with Anti Money Laundering Regulations. This is a legal requirement and is carried out via a specialist third-party provider. The cost is 60 inc. VAT per purchaser, payable in advance once an offer is agreed and prior to the sales memorandum being issued. This fee is non-refundable. Cartersland is set in a great position on the edge of the popular village of Shawford. Located at the foot of the South Downs, the area offers plenty of scenic walks and countryside trails. The Parish of Compton and Shawford has a range of good sports and leisure facilities, including a clubhouse, floodlit tennis courts, and football and cricket pitches. Shawford also has a railway station with services to Southampton and connections to London. The historic city of Winchester is around 4.2 miles to the north and provides a wide choice of shops, restaurants, pubs, a theatre, cinema, and independent boutiques. The area is well known for its excellent schools, including Twyford School, The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester College, St Swithun’s School, and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. INFORMATION Air Conditioning Intruder Alarm CCTV Internet: Private 100/100 Fibre